Devra (en. Will have to)

/də.vʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Expression of the future that indicates what is necessary or mandatory.

He will have to finish his homework before going out.

Il devra terminer ses devoirs avant de sortir.

Indicates a prediction or conjecture.

You will surely have to call him tomorrow.

Tu devras sûrement l'appeler demain.

Expresses a strong probability.

They will have to arrive on time for the show.

Ils devront arriver à l'heure pour le spectacle.

From the verb 'devoir', from Latin 'debere'.

he will have to do it one day

This suggests that it will be necessary at some point.

il devra le faire un jour

you will have to think about it

This implies that it is important to consider this.

tu devras y penser

you will have to be careful

This means that it is essential to remain vigilant.

vous devrez faire attention

to have to

Obligation or necessity in the present.

devoir

in front of

In the presence of, or facing.

devant

homework

Tasks to accomplish or school obligations.

devoirs

Means that one is a bit late.

He will have to hurry if he wants to be on time.

Il devra se dépêcher s'il veut être à l'heure.

Can indicate a mandatory but unpleasant situation.

I will have to do this chore this weekend.

Je devrai faire cette corvée ce week-end.